Global CQV Program Lead - Food Manufacturing

Apetito; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free meals on site

Free parking

Job summary

apetito is seeking an experienced CQV Manager to shape and lead an internationally connected CQV function across UK, Germany, Canada, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands. You will oversee commissioning, validation and risk-based programs for production systems and facilities, ensuring safe, compliant handover and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPD and global teams to deliver scalable CQV solutions, maintain robust documentation, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ experience in CQV/validation within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRCGS and ISO 22000 and related local regulatory expectations.
• Ability to write and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment, utilities and process validation.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple countries and coordinating stakeholders remotely across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop internationally aligned CQV strategy for new and existing plant systems.
• Lead commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ and validation activities ensuring GMP/HACCP/BRCGS/ISO compliance.
• Coordinate dry commissioning with Engineering, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead wet commissioning with cross-functional teams to prove process capability and readiness.
• Embed CQV requirements into international project plans and handover to operations.
• Review and approve validation protocols, reports and change control documentation.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation plans for process validation and equipment changes.
• Coach team members in CQV practices and provide training across sites.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Documentation discipline

Cross-cultural communication

Digital/Automation mindset

Sustainability mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

apetito is seeking an experienced CQV Manager to shape and lead an internationally connected CQV function across UK, Germany, Canada, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands. You will oversee commissioning, validation and risk-based programs for production systems and facilities, ensuring safe, compliant handover and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPD and global teams to deliver scalable CQV solutions, maintain robust documentation, and support